Chateau in McLean

McLean

,

VA

Nestled in McLean, Virginia,
exists an estate which is modeled after a French Chateau. PLUSEN took advantage of the site’s dramatic elevation
change to create a user experience which focuses on passive recreation for the
residents, as well as the hosting of large scale events. The grounds are capable
of transporting guests to another time and place in the formal garden setting,
not unlike the villas of Europe. The
proposed colonnade will offer views stretching the full property from the great
lawn to the resort area, having numerous outdoor rooms along the way for garden
party guests to wander. While inspired by traditional garden design, this
dynamic property is a modern retreat intended to be peaceful, livable, and
stunning. It is the perfect setting for today’s lifestyle and entertaining. Elements
of the design include the use of authentic, imported materials in the
landscape, grand overlook terraces to admire the great lawn and parterre
gardens, and an emphasis on structure and architecture in the landscape.